Project

On May 1, 2024, a civil society dialogue forum was held in Kampala in the presence of representatives of Sudanese civil society organizations. Discussions took place within the framework of moving towards accepting others and promoting equality and diversity. The forum was opened by the African Organization for Rights and Development, which aims to achieve change and development.

The discussion was led by Professor Juma Kinda Kumi, an expert in peace and conflict resolution issues, and Dr. Abdul Baqi Jibril, an expert in human rights and international issues. The discussion was moderated by Professor Hanaa Al-Bashir.

The discussion focused on the unity of initiatives operating in Sudan.
The participants affirmed their commitment to working through the mechanisms provided by the African Organization for Rights and Development with the aim of reducing the phenomenon of hate speech and discrimination in Sudan.

This discussion aims to enhance awareness and cooperation of organizations and initiatives related to the issue and develop effective strategies and mechanisms to combat hate speech and discrimination in Sudan.

Among the activities hosted by the AFORD space, the African Organization for Rights and Development

On April 29 and April 30, the Let’s Talk Period initiative implemented a TOT workshop on sexual and reproductive health targeting 19 young women in Kampala, where important topics related to women’s health and reproductive rights were addressed. The discussion session addressed basic concepts such as sexuality, gender identities, and sexual orientations, answering participants’ questions.

The workshop also touched on the impact of armed conflicts on the health system, and its repercussions on women’s reproductive health.

All technical arrangements for the start of sports activities have been completed. Women’s cycling activity within a project to alleviate the psychological effects resulting from war. The activity aims to help and relieve psychological pressure through sport, which is considered one of the tools of psychological treatment.

On the 25 of April 2024
The second sport activity took place; as a part of the sports activities held by the African Organization for Women’s Rights and Development, the swimming activity was implemented within a project to alleviate the psychological effects resulting from war, which aims to help relieve psychological stress through sports, considered one of the tools of natural psychological treatment.

April 29, 2024 the African Organization for Rights and Development held a Zumba dance activity as part of the sports activities for women, which is the third activity within the project to mitigate the psychological effects resulting from war.